The groovy, looney Seahawks — Coach Pete Carroll has gone all Marin County circa 1975 on his team. Players have been introduced to yoga, meditation, analysis and sleep patterns. Yoga, because it was so popular last year, is now mandatory.
What’s next: scream therapy and car keys dropped in a fish bowl? Soon Ram Dass will coach special teams and Wavy Gravy will peacefully tutor linebackers. less

The groovy, looney Seahawks — Coach Pete Carroll has gone all Marin County circa 1975 on his team. Players have been introduced to yoga, meditation, analysis and sleep patterns. Yoga, because it was so ... more

Russell Wilson and sweaters — Seahawks may criticize magazine cover boy Colin Kaepernick for flashing his toned, tattooed torso. But Wilson is in GQ this month mainly modeling ''several chunky autumnal sweaters.'' Really? Sweaters?! He may as well add a shawl and sip tomato soup out of coffee cup. less

Impact Stanford players — The 49ers don’t have any. The Seahawks have mouthy cornerback Richard Sherman, who was fetched in the fifth round, and gritty wide receiver Doug Baldwin, who wasn’t even drafted.

Impact Stanford players — The 49ers don’t have any. The Seahawks have mouthy cornerback Richard Sherman, who was fetched in the fifth round, and gritty wide receiver Doug Baldwin, who wasn’t even drafted.